Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for mitochondrial myopathy, a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and TDIU prior to September 4, 2014. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating and TDIU was dismissed due to their death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a hysterectomy, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between her condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's cerebral subdural hematoma condition is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity and impact of his disability, including any manifestations of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The SMC claim after December 1, 2018 is also inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection due to new evidence showing that the Veteran's congenital condition was aggravated by his service. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of brain tumors has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) as there was no evidence of its onset during active service or within one year of discharge, and it is not otherwise due to active service. The Board found that AML did not qualify under any presumptive exposure provisions related to herbicide agents.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hamstring disabilities due to a lack of a diagnosis, but with evidence of functional impairment. The case is being returned for further development including obtaining an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s hamstring pain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left lower leg condition, including calcification of the fibula and tibia, is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury. As a result, service connection for residuals of left lower leg injury is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for a chronic eye disability and remanded the issue of eligibility for VA outpatient dental treatment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability and has remanded the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for narcolepsy with cataplexy, finding that the Veteran's current disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service. The TDIU claim on an extraschedular basis under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Lupus erythematosus, systemic, finding that it is not related to his active duty service and there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology within one year of separation from service.

The Board denied a waiver of indebtedness for an overpayment against the Veteran's account in the amount of $1,690.43 due to fault on the part of the debtor (Veteran) and lack of undue hardship.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU prior to August 1, 2016 due to lack of a requested opinion and referral to the Director. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being evaluated by an examiner to determine their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral cataracts did not result in any visual impairment or incapacitating episodes, warranting a noncompensable initial disability rating.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded for further development to determine if his dementia and muscle atrophy are related to service. The appellant's claims for accrued benefits, including pension benefits, and service connection for the cause of death are also being remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate, and thus remanded for further development.